Renovation of an educational facility in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

As of January 30, 2024 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for the award was not yet been established. The Killian Building HVAC Upgrades and Window Replacement (Phase 1) project includes replacing an existing 200-ton cooling tower and water-cooled chiller. Replace the existing steam system components including the steam condensate return unit, steam traps and steamto-hot water heat exchanger. Replace existing refrigerant exhaust fan serving existing Chiller Room. Replace existing windows located throughout the original Killian building. Bids will be received for a Single Prime Contract. All proposals shall be lump sum. In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO procedures the following preferred brand items are being considered as Alternates by the owner for this project: A. Door Hardware The bidder shall include with the bid proposal the form Identification of Minority Business Participation identifying the minority business participation it will use on the project and shall include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included within the Proposal Form in the bid documents. Failure to complete these forms is grounds for rejection of the bid. (GS143-128.2c Effective 1/1/2002.) Each proposal shall be accompanied by a cash deposit or a certified check drawn on some bank or trust company, insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, of an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the proposal, or in lieu thereof a bidder may offer a bid bond of five percent (5%) of the bid executed by a surety company licensed under the laws of North Carolina to execute the contract in accordance with the bid bond. Said deposit shall be retained by the owner as liquidated damages in event of failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract within ten days after the award or to give satisfactory surety as required by law. A performance bond and a payment bond will be required for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Payment will be made based on ninety-five percent (95%) of monthly estimates and final payment made upon completion and acceptance of work. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of 30 days. The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.